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 EXAMINATION PAPER_2020
[DELHI (SET-I, II, III)]
Time Allowed: 3 Hours]  [Maximum Marks: 80

General Instructions:
Read the following instructions very carefully and strictly follow them:
(i) Question paper comprises four sections – A, B, C and D. There are 35 questions
in the question paper. All questions are compulsory.
(ii) Section A – Question No. 1 to 20 are very short answer type questions, carrying
1 mark each.
(iii) Section B – Question No. 21 to 28 are short answer type questions, carrying 3
marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 80 words.
(iv) Section C – Question No. 29 to 34 are long answer type questions, carrying 5
marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 120 words.
(v) Section D – Question No. 35 is map based carrying 6 marks with two parts 35(a)
from History (2 marks) and 35(b) from Geography (4 marks).
(vi) Answer should be brief and to the point also the above word limit be adhered
to as far as possible.
(vii) There is no overall choice in the question paper. However, an internal choice
has been provided in few questions. Only one of the choices in such questions
have to be attempted.
(viii) Attach MAP along with your answer-book.
(ix) In addition to this, separate instructions are given with each section and question,
wherever necessary.

SECTION–A
1. Which of the following revolutions is called as the first expression of ‘Nationalism’?
 1
(a) French Revolution (b) Russian Revolution
(c) Glorious Revolution (d) The Revolution of the liberals
Ans. (a) French Revolution

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 2. Why was the Inland Emigration Act of 1859 troublesome for plantation workers?
 1
Ans. This act did not permit plantation workers of Assam to leave the tea gardens
without permission.
3. Why was the Vernacular Press Act passed in 1878? 1
Or
Why was ‘Gulamgiri’ book written by Jyotiba Phule in 1871? 1
Ans. The Vernacular Press Act was passed in 1878 to impose restrictions on Indian
press and local newspapers that were thought to spreading nationalist ideas
among the common masses.
Or
‘Gulamgiri’ book was written by Jyotiba Phule in 1871 to bring into light the
injustices of the caste system in India.
4. Define the term ‘Veto.’ 1
Or
Define the term ‘Carding.’ 1
Ans. A Veto is the power to stop an official action, especially the enactment of legislation.
It is the right which empowers the officer to refuse to give official permission
for an action or proposal, when other people have agreed to it.
Or
Carding is a process in which fibers, such as cotton or wool, are prepared before

spinning.
5. Fill in the blank.
Buddhist missionaries from China introduced hand-printing technology into
________ around A.D. 768-770. 1
Or
By 1448, Gutenberg perfected the system of printing. The first book he printed
was the ________. 1
Ans. Buddhist missionaries from China introduced hand printing technology into Japan
around AD 768-770.
Or
By 1448, Gutenberg perfected the system. The first book he printed was the Bible.
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 6. Why was reading of manuscript not easy in India? Choose the appropriate reason
from the following options: 1
(a) Manuscripts were highly cheap.
(b) Manuscripts were widely spread out.
(c) Manuscripts were written in English and Hindi.
(d) Manuscripts were fragile.
Ans. (d) Manuscripts were fragile.
7. Who were called ‘Chapmen’? 1
(a) Book seller (b) Paper seller
(c) Workers of printing press (d) Seller of ‘penny chap books’
Ans. (d) Sellers of ‘penny chap books’.
8. Fill in the blanks. ½+ ½ =1
Types of Resources Examples
A-? Biotic and Abiotic
B-? Renewable and non-renewable
Ans. A- On the basis of origin
B- On the basis of exhaustibility
9. Which is the oldest artificial sea port of India? 1
Or
Which is the deepest, landlocked and well protected sea port of India? 1
Ans. Chennai
Or
Vishakhapatnam
10. In which of the following States is Kalpakkam Nuclear Power Plant located?1
(a) Gujarat (b) Odisha
(c) Kerala (d) Tamil Nadu
Ans. (d) Tamil Nadu
11. Choose the correct option from columns A and B. 1
A B
(a) Chandrapur thermal power plant (i) Odisha
(b) Mayurbhanj iron ore mines (ii) Amarkantak
(c) Kalol oil fields (iii) Gujarat
(d) Bauxite mines (iv) Jharkhand
Ans. (c)- (iii)
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 12. Fill in the blank:
________ industry is used for manufacturing aircrafts, utensils and wires. 1
Ans. Aluminium Smelting industry is used for manufacturing aircraft, utensils and
wires.
13. Which one of the following is a major caste group of Sri Lanka? 1
(a) Christian and Tamil (b) Buddhist and Hindu
(c) Sinhali and Tamil (d) Sinhali and Christian
Ans. (c) Sinhali and Tamil
14. State any one step taken in Belgium to rule out the problem of regional differences
and cultural diversities. 1
Ans. They recognised the existence of regional differences and cultural diversities. Between
1970 and 1993, they amended their constitution four times to accommodate
a proper arrangement of power sharing that would enable everyone to live
together within the same country.
Following steps were taken:
(a) Equal representation was given to the Dutch and French speaking communities
in the central government.
(b) Powers of the central government were shared with state government.
(c) Community government was introduced to take decisions on culture, education
and language-related issues. (Any one)
15. Modern democracies maintain check and balance system. Identify the correct
option based on the horizontal power sharing arrangement. 1
(a) Central government, state government, local bodies.
(b) Legislature, executive, judiciary.
(c) Among different social groups.
(d) Among different pressure groups.
Ans. (b) Legislature, executive, judiciary.
16. Suggest any one way to protect women from domestic oppresion. 1
Or
Suggest any one way to create communal harmony among various communities
of India. 1
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 Ans. Educate women about of laws to protect them like, Domestic Violence Act,
Inheritance Laws etc.
Or
By respecting others faith, religion.
17. Choose the incorrect option from column A and column B. 1
Column A B
Category of person Developmental goals/Aspirations
(a) Landless rural labourers (i) More days of work and better wages
(b) Prosperous farmers from Punjab (ii) Availability of other sources of
irrigation.
(c) Farmers who depend only on rain (iii) Assured a higher support prices for
for growing crops their crops
(d) A rural woman from a land owning (iv) Regular job and high wages to
family increase her income
Ans. (b)
18. Study the table and answer the question given below. 1
Some comparative data on Haryana, Kerala and Bihar
State Infant Mortality Rate Literacy Net Attendance Ratio (per 100
per 1,000 live births Rate% 2011 persons) secondary stage
(2016) (age 14 and 15 years) 2013-14
Haryana 33 82 61
Kerala 10 94 83
Bihar 38 62 43
Sources: E conomic Survey, 2017-18 Vol. 2, Government of India; National
Sample Survey Organisation (Report No. 575)

Question: In comparison to Kerala which state has the highest infant mortality
rate.
Ans. Bihar has the highest infant mortality rate as compared to Kerala.
19. Suggest any one way to create employment in semi-rural areas. 1
Ans. Setting up of honey collection centres, dal mill, cold storage and food processing
units can create employment in semi-rural areas. (Any one)
20. How is GDP calculated? 1
Or
How is Public sector different from Private sector? 1
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 Ans. GDP is calculated by adding the value of the final goods and services in all the
three sectors of production during an year.
Or
In the public sector, the government owns most of the assets and provides all
the services. But in the private sector the ownership of assets and delivery of
services is in the hands of private individuals or companies.

SECTION–B
21. Read the source given below and answer the questions that follows:
Source: The Movement in the Towns
The movement started with middle-class participation in the cities. Thousands
of students left government-controlled schools and colleges, headmaster and
teacher resigned, and lawyers gave up their legal practices. The council elections
were boycotted in most provinces except Madras, where the Justice Party, the
party of the non-Brahmans, felt that entering the council was one way of gaining
some power-something that usually only Brahmans had access to.
The effects of non-cooperation on the economic front were more dramatic.
Foreign goods were boycotted, liquor shops picketed, and foreign cloth burnt
in huge bonfires. The import of foreign cloth halved between 1921 and 1922,
its value dropping from ` 102 crore to ` 57 crore. In many places merchants
and traders refused to trade in foreign goods or finance foreign trade. As the
boycott movement spread, and people began discarding imported clothes and
wearing only Indian ones, production of Indian textile mills and handlooms
went up.
21.1 Explain the role of ‘Justice Party’ in boycotting of council elections. 1
21.2 How was the effects of ‘non-cooperation on the economic front’ dramatic?
1
21.3 Explain the effect of ‘Boycott’ movement on ‘foreign textile trade.’ 1
Ans. 21.1 Justice Party, wanted to contest the council elections because they felt
that entering the council was one way of gaining some power.
21.2 The effects of non-cooperation on the economic front were dramatic as
it reduced the import and value of foreign cloth to just half.
21.3 T
 he merchants and traders refused to trade in foreign goods or finance
foreign trade. The import of foreign cloth was halved.

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 22. Explain any three effects of population growth in England in the late eighteenth
century.1×3=3
Or
Why did the export of Indian textile decline at the beginning of the nineteenth
century? Explain any three reasons. 1×3=3
Ans. The following were the effects of population growth in England in the late
eighteenth century:
(a) The demand for the food grains increased.
(b) The urban centres expanded and industry grew. This led to the increase in
the demand for agricultural products and thus prices of the food grains
increased.
(c) The landed groups pressurized the government to restrict the import of corns.
Or
The following problems were faced by Indian weavers by the turn of the 19th
century.
(a) Because of heavy import duty on Indian cotton textile, export market in India
collapsed. Local market was flooded with Manchester textile. Being produced
by machines, it was cheaper than Indian-made textile. Weavers could not
compete with this situation. Weaving regions declined and were desolated.
(b) Weavers were not able to procure good-quality raw cotton as most of it was
exported. The low-quality raw cotton stood nowhere in the market.
(c) With the increase of raw cotton export, price of raw cotton also shot up. Thus,
the weavers could not afford to buy it and starved of supplies.
(d) Apart from that, factory production in India had started, Machine-made
Indian goods also flooded the market. Weavers, thus, could not survive in
a situation where there were problems all around.
23. Describe the importance of judicious use of resources. 3
Or
Describe the different steps of ‘resource planning.’ 3
Ans. Conservation of resources is necessary because of following reasons:
(a) Resources are vital for any developmental activity but irrational consumption and
overutilisation of resources may lead to socio-economic and environmental
problems. To overcome these problems, resource conservation at various
levels is important.

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 (b) If resources are not conserved at this point of time, then our future generations
will be left with no resources at all. So it is very important to conserve the
resources.
Or
The following are the steps involved in resource planning:
(a) Surveying, mapping and measurement of characteristics and properties of
resources.
(b) Examining resources with respect to technology, economy and need.
(c) Matching the resource development plans with overall national development
plans.
24. “Efficient means of transport are pre-requisites for fast development of the
country.” Support the statement with examples. 3
Ans. Efficient means of transport are pre-requisites for fast development because:
(a) the movement of goods and services from the supply location to demand
locations necessitates the need for transport. It widens the market for
goods.
(b) it allows distant and remote areas to be linked with urban and developed
regions.
(c) the development and improvement of transport have made delivery of goods
faster across long distances and thus reduced cost.
(d) immediate relief during war, natural calamity, famine or flood can be easily
accessed through efficient means of transport.  (any three)
25. Describe any three features of ‘federal government.’ 1×3=3
Or
Describe any three features of ‘unitary government.’ 1×3=3
Ans. Under the federal system, there are two levels of government, one at the central
level and other at the state level. Both levels have their separate areas of
jurisdiction.
It must have a written constitution. Constitution is of rigid nature. It cannot be
changed easily. Its functions are:
(i) In the federal system the state government has powers of its own for which it
is not answerable to the central government.
(ii) The central government cannot order the state government to do something.
In most federations, there is dual citizenship—one of the country and one of
state. For example, the United States, but this does not exist in India.
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 Or
The following are the features of the unitary government:
(a) Either there is only one level of government or the subunits that are subordinate
to the central government.
(b) It may or may not have a written constitution. The constitution is flexible.
(c) In the unitary system, the state government does not have powers of its own.
The central government can pass on orders to the local government.
(d) The unitary system has a single citizenship. Examples: China and France.
26. Mention any three features of ‘secularism’ described in the Indian Constitution.
1×3=3
Or
Mention the problem of ‘Casteism’ in Indian politics. 1×3=3
Ans. Secularism is not an ideology of some political parties or persons, but it is one of
the foundations of our country. The constitution provisions which make India
a ‘secular state’ are as follows.
(a) There is no official religion for the Indian state. Unlike the status of Buddhism
in Sri Lanka, that of Islam in Pakistan and that of Christianity in England,
our Constitution does not give a special status to any religion.
(b) The Constitution provides all individuals and communities freedom to profess,
practice and propagate any religion, or not to follow any.
(c) The Constitution prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion.
(d) At the same time, the Constitution allows the state to intervene in the matters
of religion in order to ensure equality within religious communities. For
example, it bans untouchability.
Or
Caste is the sole basis of social community. It can take various forms in politics.
(a) Selection of Candidates in Politics: When parties choose candidates in elections,
they keep in mind the caste composition of the electorate and nominate
candidates from different castes so as to muster necessary support to win
elections. When governments are formed, political parties usually take care
that representatives of different castes and tribes find a place in it.

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 (b) Political Parties as the Representatives of Caste: Political parties and candidates
in elections make appeals to caste sentiments to muster support. Some
political parties are known to favour some castes and are seen as their
representatives.
(c) Caste influences Universal Adult Franchise: Universal adult franchise and the
principle of one-person one-vote compelled political leaders to gear up to
the task of mobilising and securing political support.
(d) Various caste groups are required to enter into a coalition with other castes
or communities and thus enter into a dialogue and negotiation.
(e) New kinds of caste groups have come up in the political arena like backward
and forward caste groups. (Any Three)
27. Suggest any three ways to maintain Body Mass Index (BMI). 1×3=3
Ans. The following are the ways to maintain Body Mass Index:
(a) Involve in physical activities: It is important to exercise regularly.
(b) Improve eating habits: One should stay hydrated and eat a balanced diet.
(c) Mental wellness or positive thinking/Change your thinking: One should practice
healthy thinking everyday. Stop your negative thoughts.
28. “Tertiary sector activities help in the development of the primary and secondary
sectors.” Evaluate the statement. 3
Or
“‘Primary sector’ was the most important sector of economic activity at initial
stages of development.” Evaluate the statement. 3
Ans. After primary and secondary sectors, there is a third sector called the service
sector also known as tertiary sector. Activities that fall under the service sector
help in the development of the primary and secondary sectors by not directly
producing a good but helping these sectors by activities that are an aid or a
support for the production process.
For example, goods that are produced in the primary or secondary sector would
need to be transported by trucks or trains and then sold in wholesale and retail
shops. At times, it may be necessary to store these goods in godowns. We may
also need to talk to others over telephone or send letters (communication) or
borrow money from banks (banking) to help production and trade. Transport,

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 storage, communication, banking and trade are some examples of service
or tertiary sector. Since these activities generate services rather than goods,
they promote primary and secondary sectors by providing expertise, fiance,
transportation, advertisement, etc.
Or
(a) At the initial stage of development, the primary sector was the most important
sector of economic activities. As the methods of farming changed and
agriculture sector began to prosper, it produced much more food than
before.
(b) At this stage, most of the goods produced were natural products from the
primary sector.
(c) Most people were also employed in the primary sector.

SECTION–C
29. How did ideas of national unity in early nineteenth century Europe allied to the
ideology of liberalism? Explain. 5
Or
How did Greek war of independence mobilise nationalist feelings among the
educated elite across Europe? Explain. 5
Ans. Ideas of national unity in early nineteenth century Europe were closely allied
to the ideology of Liberalism because liberalism stood for freedom for the
individual and equality of all before the law. Politically, it emphasized the concept
of government by consent. During the French Revolution, liberalism stood to
end autocracy and privileges based on birth, a constitution and representative
government through parliament.
In Europe, Liberal Middle Classes combined their demands for constitutionalism
with national unification. Economically, liberalism stood for freedom of markets,
end of state restrictions on movement of goods and capital, creation of unified
economic territory allowing unhindered movement of goods, people and capital.
Thus, a wave of economic nationalism strengthened the wider nationalist
sentiments growing at the time.
Or
Greece was the part of Ottoman Empire since the fifteenth century.
(a) The Greeks were influenced by the growth of revolutionary nationalism in
Europe and they started a struggle for their independence in 1821.
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 (b) Nationalists in Greece got support from the Greeks residing in different
countries.
(c) Even the West European countries sympathized with the Greek and their
ancient culture.
(d) Poets and artists too admired Greece as the basis of European civilisation
and mobilised public opinion in its support. English poet Lord Byron even
organised fund and participated in the war.
(e) Finally, in 1832, Greece was recognised as an independent nation by the Treaty
of Constantinople.
30. Why is agriculture called the backbone of Indian economy? Explain. 5
Ans. Agriculture has been the backbone of the Indian economy.
(a) Its share in providing employment and livelihood to the population continues
to be high.
(b) India is an agriculturally important country and two-thirds of its population is
engaged in agricultural activities.
(c) Agriculture is a primary activity, which produces most of the food that we
consume.
(d) Besides food grains, it also produces raw materials for various industries.
(e) Moreover, some agricultural products like tea, coffee, spices, etc. are also
exported.
(f) All other sectors of Indian economy heavily depend on agriculture for their
growth. (Any five)
31. Describe any five functions of political party. 1×5=5
Ans. The following are the various functions the political parties perform in a democracy.
(a) Contest elections: Parties contest elections. In countries like India, top party
leaders choose candidates for contesting elections.
(b) Put forward policies and programmes: Parties put forward different policies and
programmes and voters choose from them. Political parties accommodate
different views and opinions.
(c) Play an important role in making laws: Political parties play a decisive role in
making laws for a country. Formally, laws are debated and passed in the
legislature, but since most of the members belong to a party, they go by the
direction of the party leadership, irrespective of their personal opinions.

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 (d) Form and run government: To run the government, political parties prepare
council of ministers by recruiting and training the leaders.
(e) Provide access to government machinery and welfare schemes: Political parties
provide people access to government machinery and welfare schemes
implemented by governments. For an ordinary citizen, it is easy to approach
a local party leader than a government officer.
(f) Play the role of opposition: The party which loses election plays the role of
opposition. Opposition party tries to put checks on the ruling party by
constantly criticizing its policies.
(g) Shape public opinion: One of the most important functions of political parties is
that they shape public opinion on relevant issues for the proper functioning
of the government and to deepen the concept of democracy. (any five)
32. ‘Democratic system is better than any other form of governments.’ Support the
statement with examples. 5
Ans. Democracy is not a mere form of government. It is a form of society as well
as a social order. It is always preferable and superior to any other form of
government because of the following reasons.
(a) Democracy promotes equality among citizens: In democracy, each citizen is
given equal rights and freedoms. There is no discrimination on the basis
of religion, caste, colour, etc. Democracy aims at equitable distribution of
incomes and products among citizens.
(b) Democracy enhances dignity of individuals: Democracy permits political
equality for all its citizens. In democracy, there is absence of any domination
and conflicts Thus, it implies every citizen enjoys dignity and freedom in
democracy.
(c) Democracy improves the quality of decision-making: As democracy is based on
deliberation and negotiations, it improves the quality of decision-making.
In a democracy, every citizen takes part in the decision-making process,
either directly or indirectly through the elected representatives.
(d) Democracy develops competitive attitude: Democracy usually develops a
procedure to conduct competition among the social differences. This reduces
the possibility of social tensions becoming explosive or violent.
(e) Democracy evolves mechanisms to negotiate: No society can fully and permanently
resolve conflicts among different groups, but we can certainly learn to respect
these differences and also evolve mechanisms to negotiate the differences.
Democracies are best suited to produce this outcome.
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 (f) Democracy represents the general view: The majority always needs to work
with the minority so that governments function to represent the general
view.
(g) Democracy provides an accountable, responsive and legitimate government:
The most basic feature of democracy is that it produces a government which
is accountable to the citizens, responsive to the needs and expectations of
the citizens and its legitimate. (any five)
33. “Bank plays an important role in the economic development of the country.”
Support the statement with examples. 5
Or
“Credit sometimes pushes the borrower into a situation from which recovery is
very painful.” Support the statement with examples. 5
Ans. Banks play an important role in developing the economy of India by taking the
following steps:
(a) Banks keep money of the people in safe custody to be used by the depositors
in future.
(b) Banks also increase the savings of the depositors by paying interest on the
money deposited.
(c) Banks mediate between people who have surplus and those who need money.
This is done through granting lo People avail themselves of these loan
facilities to increase production and income.
(d) Banks, being the formal source of credit, give loans at a very low rate of
interest at flexible terms and conditions.
(e) Special provisions are made through banks for the upliftment of agriculture
and industry like waiving of loans of the farmers.
Or
It is true that in situations with high risks, credit might create further problems
for the borrower. Credit helps the people to increase their earnings but in some
situations, it pushes the people into debt-trap. If people are not able to repay
the loan, they have to sell their assets or land.
For example, in rural areas, the main demand for credit is for crop production
which involves considerable cost on seeds, fertilisers, pesticides, etc. Farmers
take such crop loans at the very beginning of the season and repay the loan after
harvest. Loans repayment is fully dependent on the income from the farming.
But crop failure makes it impossible to repay their loan.
As a result, farmers often have to sell a piece of their land to repay the loan.
Credit (loan) here plays a negative role and lowers down the financial position
of the farmers. It pushes them in a state from which recovery is very painful.
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 34. Read the sources given below and answer the questions that follow:
Source A - Production across countries
Until the middle of the twentieth century, production was largely organised
within countries. What crossed the boundaries of these countries were raw
material, food stuff and finished products. Colonies such as India exported
raw materials and food stuff and imported finished goods. Trade was the main
channel connecting distant countries. This was before large companies called
multinational corporations (MNCs) emerged on the scene.
Source B - Foreign trade and integration of markets
Foreign trade creates an opportunity for the producers to reach beyond the
domestic markets, i.e., markets of their own countries. Producers can sell their
produce not only in markets located within the country but can also compete
in markets located in other countries of the world. Similarly, for the buyers,
import of goods produced in another country is one way of expanding the choice
of goods beyond what is domestically produced.
Source C - Impact of globalisation of India
Globalisation and greater competition among producers – both local and foreign
producers – has been of advantage to consumers, particularly the well-off
sections in the urban areas. There is greater choice before these consumers
who now enjoy improved quality and lower prices for several products. As a
result, these people today, enjoy much higher standards of living than was
possible earlier.
Source A - Production across countries
34.1 How are MNCs a major force in connecting the countries of the world?
1
Source B - Foreign trade and integration of markets
34.2 How does foreign trade become a main channel in connecting countries?
2
Source C - Impact of globalisation in India
34.3 How is globalisation beneficial for consumers? 2
Ans. 34.1. MNCs act as a major force in connecting the countries of the world by
interacting with local producers in various countries and spreading their
production resulting in connecting widely dispersed location or countries.
34.2. Foreign trade has been the main channel connecting countries. In the
past, silk route connected different countries of the world and trade was
restricted to sale of finished goods. But now in modern days the producers
export the goods to other countries and the buyers can import goods
leading to connecting different countries.
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34.3. Globalisation is beneficial for consumers in the following manner:
(a) Consumers get several quality goods at lower prices.
(b) It provides greater choice before the consumers.

SECTION–D
Map Skill Based Question
35. (a) Two features ‘A’ and ‘B’ are marked on the given political outline map of
India. Identify these features with the help of the following informations
and write their correct names on the lines marked near them. 1×2=2
(A) The place where the Indian National Congress Session was held.
(B) The place where the movement of Indigo planters was started.
(b) Locate and label any four of the following with appropriate symbols on the
same given political outline map of India. 1×4=4
(i) Sardar Sarovar Dam
(ii) Bhilai Iron and Steel plant
(iii) Pune Software Technology Park
(iv) Kochi Major Sea Port
(v) Indore Cotton Textile Industry
(vi) Naraura Nuclear Power Plant

Note: The following questions are for Visually Impaired Candidates only in lieu
of Q. No. 35. Attempt any six questions.
35.1 Name the State where the session of Indian National Congress was
held in 1920. 1
35.2 Name the State where the movement of Indigo planters was started.
1
35.3 Name the State where the Jallianwala Bagh massacre occured. 1
35.4 Name the State where the Sardar Sarovar Dam is located. 1
35.5 Name the State where Bhilai Iron and Steel plant is located. 1
35.6 Name the State where Pune Software Technology Park is located.
1
35.7 Name the State where Kochi ‘Sea Port’ is located. 1
35.8 Name the State where Indore cotton textile industry is located. 1

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Map for Q. No. 35

INDIA
Political Map

(B)

(A)

Not to Scale

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 Ans. (a) and (b) Map Work

INDIA
Political Map

(vi) Naraura
(B) Champaran

(v)
Indore
(i) Sardar Sarovar (ii) Bhilai

(iii)Pune

(A) Madras

Dam
Iron and Steel Plant
Software Technology
(iv) Kochi Major Sea Port
Cotton Textile
Nuclear Power Plant
Not to Scale

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SET – II (Uncommon Questions to Set – I)
2. Why did Gandhiji decide to withdraw the Non-Cooperation Movement in 1922?
1
Ans. Chauri Chaura incident made Gandhiji to withdraw the Non-Cooperation movement.
7. Who among the following published ‘Punjab Kesri’? 1
(a) Balgangadhar Tilak (b) Mahatma Gandhi
(c) Bhagat Singh (d) B.R. Ambedkar
Ans. (a) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
10. In which one of the following States is Rawatbhata Nuclear Energy Plant located?
1
(a) Gujarat (b) Kerala
(c) Punjab (d) Rajasthan
Ans. (d) Rajasthan
12. Fill in the blank:
________ is the largest producer of raw jute and jute goods and stands at second
place as an exporter after Bangladesh. 1
Ans. India is the largest producer of raw jute and jute goods and stands at second
place as an exporter after Bangladesh.
30. Explain any five features of plantation farming. 1×5=5
Ans. Plantation is a type of commercial farming where a single crop is grown on a
large area. The following are the four characteristics of plantation.
(a) Plantations have very large areas.
(b) Capital-intensive inputs are used.
(c) Migrant labourers are used.
(d) All the produce is used as raw material in respective industries.
(e) The development of plantations is the result of a well-developed network of
transport and communication, connecting plantations to markets. (any four)
31. Describe the role of political parties in modern democracy. 5
Ans. The following are the various functions the political parties perform in a democracy.
(a) Contest elections: Parties contest elections. In countries like India, top party
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 (b) Put forward policies and programmes: Parties put forward different policies and
programmes and voters choose from them. Political parties accommodate
different views and opinions.
(c) Play an important role in making laws: Political parties play a decisive role in
making laws for a country. Formally, laws are debated and passed in the
legislature, but since most of the members belong to a party, they go by the
direction of the party leadership, irrespective of their personal opinions.
(d) Form and run government: To run the government, political parties prepare
council of ministers by recruiting and training the leaders.
(e) Provide access to government machinery and welfare schemes: Political parties
provide people access to government machinery and welfare schemes
implemented by governments. For an ordinary citizen, it is easy to approach
a local party leader than a government officer.
(f) Play the role of opposition: The party which loses election plays the role of
opposition. Opposition party tries to put checks on the ruling party by
constantly criticizing its policies.
(g) Shape public opinion: One of the most important functions of political parties is
that they shape public opinion on relevant issues for the proper functioning
of the government and to deepen the concept of democracy. (any five)
32. “Democracy plays an important role to accommodate social diversity.” Support
the statement with examples. 5
Ans. Social diversity is accommodated in democracy in the following ways:
(a) Democracies ensure a peaceful and harmonious life to citizens. E.g. Fundamental
rights to citizens.
(b) Democracy usually develops a procedure to conduct a competition which
reduces the possibility of social tension becoming explosive or violent. E.g.
Belgium has successfully negotiated differences among ethnic populations.
(c) Democratic regimes have the ability to handle social differences, divisions
and conflicts through the provision of accommodation, reservation and
special privileges. E.g. Reservation in jobs for women, differently abled
and Scheduled Castes and Tribes.
(d) Democracy evolves new mechanisms to negotiate differences. E.g. Debates
and discussions in the Parliament and public meetings.

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SET – III (Uncommon Questions to Set – I and Set – II)
2. Why did Indians oppose the ‘Simon Commission’? 1
Ans. Simon commission was opposed by the Indians because
(a) All the members of the commission were Englishmen.
(b) It did not provide any hope of Swaraj to Indians.
6. Which one of the following was published by Raja Ram Mohan Roy? 1
(a) Sambad Kaumudi (b) Shamsul Akhbar
(c) Punjab Kesri (d) Chandrika
Ans. (a) Sambad Kaumudi
10. In which one of the following States is Kaiga Nuclear Energy Plant located?1
(a) Gujarat (b) Karnataka
(c) Punjab (d) Kerala
Ans. (b) Karnataka
12. Fill in the blank:
________ Industry is the basic industry since all the other industries heavy,
medium and light, depend on it for machinery. 1
Ans. The iron and steel industry is the basic industry since all the industries heavy,
medium and light depend on it for machinery.
30. Describe any five features of primitive subsistence farming. 1×5=5
Ans. The following are the differences between primitive subsistence farming and
intensive subsistence farming.
Primitive Subsistence Farming Intensive Subsistence Farming
(a) It is practised on small patches of It is practised in areas of high population
land. pressure on land.
(b) Production is low as the farmers do Farmers use high doses of biochemical
not use fertilizers or other modern inputs and irrigation to obtain higher
inputs. production.
(c) It is a ‘slash and burn’ agriculture The framers continue to take maximum
where a patch of land is cleared output from the limited land.
and food crops are grown.
(d) It is done by farmers to sustain It is done to earn a livelihood.
their families.
(e) There is no pressure on land. The There is immense pressure on land.
land remains fertile.

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 31. Describe the role of opposition party in democracy. 5
Ans. The various roles of the opposition parties in a democracy are listed as follows –
(a) It acts like a watchdog of democracy. It keeps a check on the role of the
government and restricts them from misusing the power.
(b) It provides to the people alternative policies and criticises government for its
failures or wrong policies.
(c) The opposition is always a viable alternative to the ruling government.
32. “Democracies lead to peaceful and harmonious life among citizens.” Support the
statement with examples. 5
Ans. Democracy leads to peaceful and harmonious life among citizens as it gives to
its citizens a sound political system based on social equality. We can prove the
statement by citing the following instances.
(a) Democracy provides a conducive political environment to citizens for their
popular participation in politics.
(b) Every citizen has the right to vote and right to contest election.
(c) Democracy stands for equal economic status to all citizens.
(d) In democracy, government undertakes extensive social welfare schemes and
achieve universal literacy rate.
(e) In the social sphere, democracy tries to help its citizens to lead a peaceful and
harmonious life by accommodating various social divisions and providing
social equality to its citizens.
(f) Democratic governments try to resolve disputes, respect differences and try
mechanisms which can negotiate differences.

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